This is the Discussion Topic. The Submission Topic is here.
Competition Theme: Elementals Anonymous
At Elementals Anonymous, we help all Elementals who suffer from synergy. Synergy is a rare condition, but you don't have to go it alone! Located in the Un'Goro Crater, between the tortollan tattoo parlor and the dinosaur refurbish store.
Competition-Specific Restrictions:
You must make an Elemental that has the "If you played an Elemental last turn" card text.
All existing cards use it in a Battlecry...but you don't have to do that. Your secret is safe at Elementals Anonymous!
NOTE: Mini-Competitions have very different time-tables than our normal competitions, so please pay attention so that you're not caught off-guard!
Entry Phase and Early Voting (Starts Now! Ends 22:00 UTC 22/11/2018) It is during this Phase that you may submit entries to the Submission Topic. You may also, of course, feel free to give early up-votes to any submissions that you like! Note that this is only 24 hours! Voting Phase (Starts 21:00 UTC 23/11/2018, Ends 22:00 UTC 23/11/2018 During this Phase, the Submission Topic will be locked, so no more entries may be submitted. Instead, use this time to browse the submissions and up-vote your favorites! Note that this phase only lasts for 1 Hour. Final Phase (Starts 22:00 UTC 23/11/2018, Ends 21:00 UTC 24/11/2018) During this Phase, the Discussion Topic will also be locked, and a new Poll Topic will go up. Discussion will be allowed to continue in the Poll Topic, and it will also include all the qualifying finalists and poll to decide the winner of the competition!
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So, without further ado, have fun and get creating!
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
I'll go with the obvious self replicating effect. A Goo/Slime of sorts seemed fitting, although it shouldn't probably be an Elemental given Acidic Swamp Ooze and Flobbidinous Floop aren't.
Changed to Deathrattle. It was initially a Battlecry, by mistake.
Given that Priest was advertised as one of the main Elemental classes in Journey to Un'Goro, I'm surprised they didn't get any Elemental synergy, besides minions are just Elementals. So, here's some actual proper Elemental synergy for Priest (although they're both from Boomsday).
You may think that space and everything was Mage's theme in Boomsday and not Priests, but... I don't care.
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Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
With permission to go outside of "Battlecries" for elemental synergy, I thought, "How about At The Start of Turn," instead? Sort of a delayed effect, but able to repeat, and even chain off of itself (provided your opponent doesn't remove it during their turn)
I'm just wondering if the Hero Heal alone effect is too weak, or if the mass heal First Aid Kit is too strong in the second version, given how much chaining you'd have to do to get the most of its effect.
I'll go with the obvious self replicating effect. A Goo/Slime of sorts seemed fitting, although it shouldn't probably be an Elemental given Acidic Swamp Ooze and Flobbidinous Floop aren't.
The way it's worded now, this is a self-bounce if you played an Elemental last turn, making it a 4 mana do nothing unless it activates a summon effect like Snipe or Knife Juggler. Was that the intent, or was it to add a copy of the card to your hand? In which case, you can go infinite with this card, always getting a second copy after you play the first, and then the shenanigans that can provide with playing multiple copies in a turn can get overwhelming. Not just for theme but for design health this probably shouldn't be an Elemental.
Given that Priest was advertised as one of the main Elemental classes in Journey to Un'Goro, I'm surprised they didn't get any Elemental synergy, besides minions are just Elementals. So, here's some actual proper Elemental synergy for Priest (although they're both from Boomsday).
You may think that space and everything was Mage's theme in Boomsday and not Priests, but... I don't care.
The 6 mana 5/5 version seems like the more fun, exciting version. I feel like "scouting" effects might be overrated in Hearthstone beyond keeping track of the number of drawn vs generated cards in hand.
I also find it ironic how we have a theme based on how Elemental synergy is rare, yet we just got Arcanosaur.
Elementary Reaction is not an Elemental; within the context of the requirements, the sentence is correct :P
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Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
I'll go with the obvious self replicating effect. A Goo/Slime of sorts seemed fitting, although it shouldn't probably be an Elemental given Acidic Swamp Ooze and Flobbidinous Floop aren't.
The way it's worded now, this is a self-bounce if you played an Elemental last turn, making it a 4 mana do nothing unless it activates a summon effect like Snipe or Knife Juggler. Was that the intent, or was it to add a copy of the card to your hand? In which case, you can go infinite with this card, always getting a second copy after you play the first, and then the shenanigans that can provide with playing multiple copies in a turn can get overwhelming. Not just for theme but for design health this probably shouldn't be an Elemental.
As a Deathrattle that's much better. And actually really interesting; now your opponent has to kill the 4/4 right away, otherwise you get to make the favourable trade and get the refund, if not go infinite. Much healthier and cooler design.
With permission to go outside of "Battlecries" for elemental synergy, I thought, "How about At The Start of Turn," instead? Sort of a delayed effect, but able to repeat, and even chain off of itself (provided your opponent doesn't remove it during their turn)
I'm just wondering if the Hero Heal alone effect is too weak, or if the mass heal First Aid Kit is too strong in the second version, given how much chaining you'd have to do to get the most of its effect.
Neat idea, but the wording is pretty clunky. I don't think there's a way to fix it either.
Some people seem to be forgetting that your card needs to be an Elemental. We only have 4 submissions, and 2 of them are already disqualified because they're not Elementals.
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Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
I was going to give feedback, but it seems everyone here already submitted :_D
By the way, I regret my submission, because reformuling the "If you played an Elemental last turn" as a Deathrattle is not very intuitive. CecilHoshino understood it only triggered on your turn, while my intention was for it to trigger on both turns (granted, his version was much more balanced)
I guess I'll edit the stats, because otherwise it's too broken.
Ooops I completely skipped the has to be an Elemental part. Not sure if it is necessary restriction, but these are the rules. So see you next competition and good luck!
This is the Discussion Topic. The Submission Topic is here.
Competition Theme: Elementals Anonymous
At Elementals Anonymous, we help all Elementals who suffer from synergy. Synergy is a rare condition, but you don't have to go it alone! Located in the Un'Goro Crater, between the tortollan tattoo parlor and the dinosaur refurbish store.
Competition-Specific Restrictions:
Competition Process
NOTE: Mini-Competitions have very different time-tables than our normal competitions, so please pay attention so that you're not caught off-guard!
Entry Phase and Early Voting (Starts Now! Ends 22:00 UTC 22/11/2018)
It is during this Phase that you may submit entries to the Submission Topic. You may also, of course, feel free to give early up-votes to any submissions that you like! Note that this is only 24 hours!
Voting Phase (Starts 21:00 UTC 23/11/2018, Ends 22:00 UTC 23/11/2018
During this Phase, the Submission Topic will be locked, so no more entries may be submitted. Instead, use this time to browse the submissions and up-vote your favorites! Note that this phase only lasts for 1 Hour.
Final Phase (Starts 22:00 UTC 23/11/2018, Ends 21:00 UTC 24/11/2018)
During this Phase, the Discussion Topic will also be locked, and a new Poll Topic will go up. Discussion will be allowed to continue in the Poll Topic, and it will also include all the qualifying finalists and poll to decide the winner of the competition!
Discussion Topic Rules
Hello everybody! This topic is for discussion of our "Elementals Anonymous" mini-competition. To make sure that everything runs smoothly, we need to reserve the Submission Topic for submissions only. Everything else goes here. What is everything else, you might ask?
All of that said, please refrain from the following:
So, without further ado, have fun and get creating!
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
Not quite... Elementary Reaction
I also find it ironic how we have a theme based on how Elemental synergy is rare, yet we just got Arcanosaur.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
I'll go with the obvious self replicating effect. A Goo/Slime of sorts seemed fitting, although it shouldn't probably be an Elemental given Acidic Swamp Ooze and Flobbidinous Floop aren't.
Changed to Deathrattle. It was initially a Battlecry, by mistake.
Given that Priest was advertised as one of the main Elemental classes in Journey to Un'Goro, I'm surprised they didn't get any Elemental synergy, besides minions are just Elementals. So, here's some actual proper Elemental synergy for Priest (although they're both from Boomsday).
You may think that space and everything was Mage's theme in Boomsday and not Priests, but... I don't care.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
With permission to go outside of "Battlecries" for elemental synergy, I thought, "How about At The Start of Turn," instead? Sort of a delayed effect, but able to repeat, and even chain off of itself (provided your opponent doesn't remove it during their turn)
I'm just wondering if the Hero Heal alone effect is too weak, or if the mass heal First Aid Kit is too strong in the second version, given how much chaining you'd have to do to get the most of its effect.
The way it's worded now, this is a self-bounce if you played an Elemental last turn, making it a 4 mana do nothing unless it activates a summon effect like Snipe or Knife Juggler. Was that the intent, or was it to add a copy of the card to your hand? In which case, you can go infinite with this card, always getting a second copy after you play the first, and then the shenanigans that can provide with playing multiple copies in a turn can get overwhelming. Not just for theme but for design health this probably shouldn't be an Elemental.
The 6 mana 5/5 version seems like the more fun, exciting version. I feel like "scouting" effects might be overrated in Hearthstone beyond keeping track of the number of drawn vs generated cards in hand.
Elementary Reaction is not an Elemental; within the context of the requirements, the sentence is correct :P
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
It was actually supposed to be a Deathrattle...
As a Deathrattle that's much better. And actually really interesting; now your opponent has to kill the 4/4 right away, otherwise you get to make the favourable trade and get the refund, if not go infinite. Much healthier and cooler design.
My only idea for now.
Custom cards :
CLASSES : Alchemist (CCC#5 | Phase V) | Chef (CCC#4)
EXPANSIONS : Year of the Scorpion (Year Comp)
Oh crap, I actually had the same idea and posted it before looking here -.-
Am I missing something? Because to me, your card looks like a 3 mana 5/5 with a pretty big upside.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
Neat idea, but the wording is pretty clunky. I don't think there's a way to fix it either.
Also a neat idea, but unfortunately it's already taken as ImDaMisterL said.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
Some people seem to be forgetting that your card needs to be an Elemental. We only have 4 submissions, and 2 of them are already disqualified because they're not Elementals.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
I was going to give feedback, but it seems everyone here already submitted :_D
By the way, I regret my submission, because reformuling the "If you played an Elemental last turn" as a Deathrattle is not very intuitive. CecilHoshino understood it only triggered on your turn, while my intention was for it to trigger on both turns (granted, his version was much more balanced)
I guess I'll edit the stats, because otherwise it's too broken.
In the submission thread...
Crann the Huanted. Neutral Legendary. 3/5/5 Taunt. This has Echo if you play an elemntal last turn. Elemantal.
What? That's OP AF. 3/5/5 Taunt !? With an additional benefit !?
Ooops I completely skipped the has to be an Elemental part. Not sure if it is necessary restriction, but these are the rules. So see you next competition and good luck!
“My name is Stormheld Construct and I’m addicted to synergy...”
Thoughts?
(btw I don’t see the link to the submission in the title, or anywhere for that matter. Bug?)
I think it doesn't fulfill the requirement. It needs literally say "If you played an Elemental last turn"
Really?!! Are you sure? That would suck...